Nevada § 156.180 - Distribution of property to heirs and devisees: Time; bond of distributee; conditions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 156.180 — Distribution of property to heirs and devisees: Time; bond of distributee; conditions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 156.180. Distribution of property to heirs and devisees: Time; bond of distributee; conditions
No distribution of the property of the missing person to the heirs or devisees of
the missing person may be made until the lapse of 1 year after the appointment and
qualification of the executor or administrator, unless the distributee gives a bond
in a penal sum not less than the value of the property distributed and for such additional
amount as the court prescribes, conditioned for the return of the property or the
value thereof to the personal representative of the estate in case the missing person
be adjudicated to be still living since the commencement of the 3-year period, and
also conditioned to save the personal representative of the estate harmless from the
damages and expenses of all suits brought by the missing person or anyone succeeding
to the rights of the missing person, by reason of the distribution during the period
of 1 year.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 156.180
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 156.180 cover?
Section 156.180 ("Distribution of property to heirs and devisees: Time; bond of distributee; conditions") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 156.180?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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